Stories by Michael Miner
Savor the Season: Holiday Recipes from Northwest Families
Story by Michael Miner. Videos by Krista Giltner, Delphi Lonsdale and Xavier Lago As the holiday season approaches, people all over the world come together and make memories over food. However, food can hold memories, as well as make them. Northwest students and faculty share their unique and personal holiday…
History of Christmas Decor
The history of Christmas holiday decor has a long intertwined past, cultivating a mix of iconic images some people still associate with the festivities to this day. A prominent example of the long-ranging past of Christmas iconography is the history of Christmas trees. The beloved pine tree tradition has historic…
Opinion: The Introduction of Ipads
In the 2024-2025 school year, Waukee Northwest High School switched from MacBooks to iPads, and opinions differ on the change. On August 23, 2024, in advisory, Waukee Northwest students officially received brand new iPads instead of starting the school year with their pre-existing computers. The change to iPads has been…
Homecoming Proposals
Several Waukee Northwest High School students participated in homecoming proposals, prior to the annual dance on September 21st, to ask significant others and peers to homecoming. On September 21, 2024, Waukee Northwest High School students celebrated their annual homecoming dance. Following up to the eventful night some students chose to…